Adidas Gazelle vs Adidas Samba OG

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Both are Adidas models, but lasts differ. Gazelle is labeled Runs Narrow (True to size in length but runs narrow — wide feet go up half). Samba OG is Runs Narrow (True to size length; half up if wide feet).

Gazelle is usually true to size in length but shares the Samba-style narrow last: suede does not stretch much, so wide feet commonly go half a size up for volume. Narrow/standard feet stay TTS. Do not size down for length the way you might on a Superstar — width is the constraint.

Adidas positions Samba as true to size with a regular-but-narrow fit; RunRepeat and wearer reports agree length is TTS while the toebox pinches wider feet. Stick to your usual size if narrow/average; go half up primarily for width, not length.

Use the table below as a starting point from fit offsets — then confirm with try-on or returns. Width can matter more than length between these two.

Fit snapshot

GazelleSamba OG
VerdictRuns NarrowRuns Narrow
AdviceTrue to size in length but runs narrow — wide feet go up halfTrue to size length; half up if wide feet
WidthNarrow non-stretch suede — snugger than Stan Smith/SuperstarNarrow low-volume last — common complaint
Break-inMinimalLeather needs short break-in
Fit offset+0+0
Confidencemediumhigh

Suggested size bridge

If the left model fits at the listed size, start here in the right model (chart + fit offsets).

If Gazelle fitsTry Samba OGNote
US 7US 7offset +0
US 7.5US 7.5offset +0
US 8US 8offset +0
US 8.5US 8.5offset +0
US 9US 9offset +0
US 9.5US 9.5offset +0
US 10US 10offset +0
US 10.5US 10.5offset +0
US 11US 11offset +0
US 12US 12offset +0

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